MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2012… It’s Coming Soon!

Hi Soompiers, MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2012 is happening in just one week! This year’s spectacular line-up features global superstar Justin Bieber, pop sensations Jay Park and Kara, and Malaysia’s own singer-songwriter, Mizz Nina. This will be Jay Park’s second visit to Malaysia, and the first time for Kara, so please be there… Continue reading MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2012… It’s Coming Soon!

CN Blue Releases MV for Third Japanese Single “Come On”

After revealing a teaser two days ago, CN Blue‘s music video for their third Japanese single “Come On” has now been released. The album, which will be released on August 1, will contain the title track “Come On,” “Wake Up,” “My Miracle” and an instrumental version of “Come On.” Three different versions of the single… Continue reading CN Blue Releases MV for Third Japanese Single “Come On”

M! Countdown – July 5, 2012

The winner of today’s “M! Countdown!” was f(x) with “Electric Shock,” beating both After School‘s “Flashback” and SISTAR‘s “Loving U.” Congratulations f(x)! Today’s comeback performances include: Super Junior with their steaming hot new song “Sexy, Free & Single” and a song dedicated to their fans called “From U,” Chi Chi with the new exiting song “Love Is Energy,” Hello Venus… Continue reading M! Countdown – July 5, 2012

2012 Half Year Top 10 K-Pop Songs

We have reached the half way point of 2012 and it is time to announce the half year top 10 songs on our chart.  The calculation method is the same as what we used for our year end chart and soompi gayo awards.  Newer songs will have a higher weight and each song’s total score… Continue reading 2012 Half Year Top 10 K-Pop Songs

Upcoming Girl Group Glam Reveals First Member Teaser For Lee Mi So

Big Hit Entertainment‘s new girl group Glam just released their first concept photo today! The hotly anticipated group has been gaining public attention since the start of their reality show “Real Music Drama Glam“ which is similar to most pre-debut idol shows that give the public a raw, up-close and personal look into the lives of… Continue reading Upcoming Girl Group Glam Reveals First Member Teaser For Lee Mi So

[Exclusive] 2NE1 “I Love You” Review

(YG Entertainment gave Soompi a chance to listen to “I Love You” prior to its release for the world’s first review of the song!) 2NE1 has come a long way since their 2009 debut track “Fire,” establishing themselves as a confident, sexy, and stylish hip-hop/R&B group. Their straight-in-your-face lyrics and I-don’t-care personality have made them… Continue reading [Exclusive] 2NE1 “I Love You” Review

[Exclusive] SISTAR Wishes Soompiers a Great Summer!

After successfully promoting their last album “Alone,” SISTAR made their return with a summer special album titled “Loving U” on June 28. The album contains seven tracks, including two new tracks “Loving U” and “Holiday” as well as remix versions of their past hits “Alone,” “Push Push,” “Ma Boy,” “How Dare You” and “So Cool.”… Continue reading [Exclusive] SISTAR Wishes Soompiers a Great Summer!

IU Reveals Japanese Short Ver. MV For “You & I”

IU’s short version music video for her second Japanese single “You & I” was released online today by EMI Music Japan. The single will be released in two weeks on July 18. The original Korean version of the song was released last November and was the title track for her second album “Last Fantasy.” While… Continue reading IU Reveals Japanese Short Ver. MV For “You & I”

ZE:A Releases Music Video for “Aftermath”

With ZE:A‘s second album “Spectacular” being released today, July 4 in Korea, their music video for title track “Aftermath” has also been released. In preparation for their comeback, they aired their showcase live on YouTube last night. Hosted by labelmate Nine Muses’ Lee Sem, the it gave fans a sneak peek at ZE:A’s upcoming album.… Continue reading ZE:A Releases Music Video for “Aftermath”